| ID | 135643 |
| Title Proper | Agents of change |
| Other Title Information | till the time some of the convoluted policies concerning defence deals are modified, middlemen cannot be wished away |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Suman, Mrinal |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Agents are omnipresent in all trade transactions the world over. They perform many useful functions, like bringing buyers and sellers together; assisting in negotiations; and providing post-contract services. However, their role in defence deals has been a subject of intense debate in India for the last four decades now. Interestingly, with the sole exception of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), all other government departments in India have been regularly dealing through agents, with their functioning duly regulated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol.12, No.3; Nov.2014: p.48-51 |
| Journal Source | Force 2014-11 12, 3 |
| Standard Number | Defence Procurement |